Sermons on Acts 4:1-10:

Testifying Truth

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018

The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nobody Can Stop Us

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 7, 2018

Nothing should ever stop you from preaching Jesus, who is grace and truth for the power you wield and preach is greater than all others that will rise against you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: NOTHING CAN STOP US Acts 4:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 4 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 9, 2018

The nane of Jesus is ever powerful. It carries the Omnipotence of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THERE IS POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Acts 4:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Filled With The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 9, 2018

When we are filled with Precious Holy Spirit, we manifest Him and do exploits in and out of the Kingdom of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD Acts 4:8-10, 13-14 King James Version (KJV) 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-10, Acts 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Just Do It Anyway

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 16, 2018

When doing good and right or speaking up for Jesus is hardest we should just do it anyway.

“JUST DO IT ANYWAY!” ACTS 4:8-20; 5:25-29 David P. Nolte There are things in life that are hard to do, but if they are important enough, and if they are right, we do them anyway. There are sacrifices we are called upon to make that we find inconvenient and excessively costly; but if we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, Acts 5:25-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Devoted To The Teaching Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 22, 2018

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#2] BE DEVOTED TO THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD Acts 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week we began this series, “Changing Your Spiritual Appetite”. I pray that this series begins a transformation not just in Bel Aire; but more importantly in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017

Jesus said "If I do not go away, the Helper will not come." Why not? This part examines that question as well as our dependence on the Holy Spirit, and his function as our guarantee, grieving the Holy Spirit, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8:9, John 14:17, Ezekiel 36:23-28, Romans 8:12-14, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Acts 10:38, Acts 2:38, Matthew 12:28, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

With American society becoming more pluralistic, it is ever more important for believers to understand the simplicity of the gospel. This message explains what the gospel is and the three phases of salvation: justification, sanctification & glorification.

Romans 1:15-16 5-24-15 Our text this morning is Rom 1:15-16. In that passage Paul says, “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 9:35, Romans 5:1-9, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019

We must keep speaking even when told not to.

Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2019 - At Just The Right Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019

Why was the time of the Roman Empire "just the right time" or "the fullness of time" for Jesus to come into the world for our salvation?

Advent 2019 – At Just The Right Time Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Romans 5:6, Micah 5:2, John 1:46, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 8:1, Acts 8:4, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do I Need Holy Spirit? – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 6, 2019

We continue our study today on Why Do I Need Holy Spirit in my life? Today we will talk about regeneration, conviction and revelation. Let's access our Bibles...

Introduction: • Talk about the infilling and the indwelling of Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-4; Acts 4:8; Acts 7:55; Luke 4:1… • Share your personal testimony of the infilling (Baptism) of Holy Spirit I. HE ASSISTS IN THE PROCESS OF REGENERATION John 3:5-8 5. Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:4, Acts 4:8, Acts 7:55, Luke 4:1, John 3:5-8, John 16:7-16, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

These Are Not Idiots Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2020

Peter and John are emboldened by the Spirit to defend themselves before the Sanhedrin.

These Are not Idiots Acts 4:5-22 Peter and John had been under great pressure before when Jesus was arrested by both the Temple guard and Roman soldiers. Peter made a temporary and futile attempt at bravado before he caved miserably. The two of them followed at a distance and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Iv: Let Courage Rise With Danger Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians maintain spiritual courage to speak the truth in love and to intervention desperate situations to overcome evil with good.

LET COURAGE RISE WITH DANGER AND STRENGTH TO STRENGTH OPPOSE “No good deed goes unpunished.” Although I do not totally subscribe to the cynicism of that expression, because it is my naïve nature to believe that nobody would be opposed to acts of kindness and deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Oh Ye Of Little Faith

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 15, 2020

If there ever was a time that we need to be focused on God, now would be that time! Take the measure of faith you have been given and be a light in the darkness!

Oh ye of little faith! Where to begin? First of all to the church, what has happened to our faith? The endless news cycle, would have us once again believe it’s the end of the world. The crisis of the hour never gets wasted, or not taken advantage of. Is the the corona virus real? Yes. Is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 10:11-13, Acts 4:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational